by Gwynne Middleton While state capitol regulars may be most familiar with the nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff (LCS) for its hardworking crew who staff legislative committees, constituents are more likely […]
By Thomas Morris Drafters are often given a draft bill that purports to be a compact — sometimes called an interstate compact. However, in at least some instances, it is […]
by Gwynne Middleton By the time legislators reach the hallowed halls of the State Capitol, they have mastered many important leadership skills that will serve them well in working with […]
by Esther van Mourik NCSL hosted its 2016 Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C., the week of December 5, 2016. The Capitol Forum is one of the two annual meetings that […]
by Jennifer Gilroy and Bart Miller It’s hard to believe that it has been more than a quarter of a century (26 years to be exact) since Congress enacted the […]